A person employed in direct missionary work among the natives, especially if his employ is somewhat itinerant, can easily make long and interesting journals. Adoniram Judson directeasilyemploy Change image and share on social
Amboyna seems to present the most favorable opening. Fifty thousand souls are there perishing without the means of life, and the situation of the island is such that a mission there established might, with the blessing of God, be extended to the neighboring islands in those seas. Adoniram Judson amboynablessestablish share on social
We should naturally expect that the baptism of infants, if enjoined at all, would have been enjoined in the law which instituted the ordinance of Christian baptism. But this law is silent on the subject of infants. Adoniram Judson baptismchristianenjoin share on social
I am persuaded that the chief reason why we do not enjoy religion is that we do not try to enjoy it. Adoniram Judson chiefenjoypersuade Change image and share on social
While therefore your tears flow, let a due proportion be tears of joy. Yet take the bitter cup with both hands and sit down to your repast. You will soon learn a secret: that there is sweetness at the bottom. Adoniram Judson bitterbottomcup share on social
I never realized what a great privilege it is to be able to use the voice for Christ until I was deprived of it. Adoniram Judson christdeprivegreat Change image and share on social
If we are interested in Christ by faith, notwithstanding our imperfections and sins, God will be our God through grace. Adoniram Judson christfaithgod Change image and share on social
Any known attempt at proselyting would be instantly amenable at a criminal tribunal and would probably be punished by the death of the proselyte and the banishment of the missionary. All efforts must be conducted in private and are therefore very limited. Adoniram Judson amenableattemptbanishment share on social
Believe in the doctrine of perfect sanctification attainable in this life. Adoniram Judson attainabledoctrinelife Change image and share on social
On thee, Jesus, all our hopes depend. In thee all power is vested, even power to make sinful creatures instrumental in enlightening the heathen. Adoniram Judson creaturedependenlighten Change image and share on social
